Climate Change and Human Health: Risks and Responses

Climate Change and Human Health: Risks and Responses
ISBN-10
924156248X
ISBN-13
9789241562485
Category
Family & Relationships
Pages
322
Language
English
Published
2003
Publisher
World Health Organization
Author
Anthony J. McMichael

Description

This publication, prepared jointly by the WHO, the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme, considers the public health challenges arising from global climate change and options for policy responses, with particular focus on the health sector. Aspects discussed include: an overview of historical developments and recent scientific assessments; weather and climate change; population vulnerability and the adaptive capacity of public health systems; the IPCC Third Assessment report; tasks for public health scientists; the health impacts of climate extremes; climate change, infectious diseases and the level of disease burdens; ozone depletion, ultraviolet radiation and health; and methodological issues in monitoring health effects of climate change.

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